Brewer says Senate Bill 1437 would have required the Department of Health
Services to issue state certification to music therapists without providing a
way to revoke the certification or impose any other penalties.

Brewer says the bill should have included a background check requirement
because music therapists often work with vulnerable children and adults.

The measure passed the Republican-controlled Senate and House with bipartisan
support.

The Arizona Music Therapy Association backed the measure. The association hoped
the measure would signal to the public that music therapy is a legitimate
profession and service.